Council MIN 06-04-1996 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 4, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:08 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mahlon "Skip" Priest, Deputy Mayor Hope Elder,
Councilmembers Mary Gates, Phil Watkins, Jack Dovey, Ron Gintz and Michael Park.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Attorney Landi Lindell and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ron Gintz led the flag salute.
III.
CITIZEN COMMENT
There was no citizen comment.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
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COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Jack Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
ORIGINAL
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v.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #146/Tax Receivable Collection Procedures
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington,
amending Federal Way City Code Chapter 14, Sections 14-146 and 14-147 to
provide for the monthly collection of gambling taxes (Amends Ordinances 90-15
and 91-101).
City Clerk Chris Green read Council Bill #146. COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED
TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO ENACTMENT READING ON JUNE 18, 1996;
second by Councilmember Mary Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
b.
Diversity Commission Aooointments
Council Position on 1995/1996 State Sales Tax Relief Le~islation
Item a: A special meeting was held prior to the regular meeting for the purpose of interviewing
Diversity Commission applicants.
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE PARK MOVED TO APPOINT R. L. LOTIŒR, JUAN
SANCHEZ AND WILLIAM BISHOP TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION FOR TERMS
ENDING MAY 31, 1999; TED LAMB FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING MAY 31,
1997; AND CHRIS CHOI AND ABIODUN AINA, AS ALTERNATES, FOR TERMS
ENDING MAY 31, 1999; second by Deputy Mayor Hope Elder. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Deputy Mayor Elder commented on the outstanding group of candidates interviewed and stated
the selection of commissioners was very difficult. Councilmember Park urged the Diversity
Commission Chair to speak to the newly appointed alternates, encouraging them to attend future
commission meetings.
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Item b: COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE
FINANCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITIEE'S POSITIONS #1 AND #2 AS
FOLLOWS:
1.
The jurisdictions need to focus on the positive impacts of having major
manufacturing facilities located in their jurisdictions. This includes the multiplier
effect of local employment; the disposable income it contributes to the
community; and the higher property valuation due to the better employment base.
2.
The competitiveness of the state's taxing structure and its regulatory environment
are important considerations not just to attract new manufacturing facilities, but
also to retain the existing ones. Boeing has and could continue to shift
manufacturing facilities out of the state and the country if we do not try to keep
them here.
second by Councilmember Phil Watkins. The motion carried as follows:
Priest yes Elder yes
Gates yes Watkins yes
Gintz yes Park yes
Dovey yes
VII. MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg reported budget kick-off took place yesterday and earlier today; a budget
schedule will be provided soon. There is a budget retreat scheduled for Friday, June 28, 1996,
at Visitation Retreat and Cultural Center from 12 noon-4 p.m.; also a public hearing for citizen
comment will be held at the June 18 regular Council meeting.
He reported he will be away from city hall on Monday, June 10, 1996. In his absence, Mr.
Keightley will serve as Acting City Manager. He also announced that Mr. Keightley is now a
city resident.
Mr. Nyberg introduced and welcomed the newest additions to the city's Public Safety
Department, those being Deputy Public Safety Director Brian Wilson and Lieutenants Andy
Hwang and Dan Coulombe. He expressed his confidence in their selection as members of our
new police department.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Priest expressed the Council's appreciaton to Councilmember Gates for her dedication
and expertise as a member of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Councilmember Gates
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thanked Councilmembers for their continued support and assistance in clarifying Federal Way
priorities with the State on HOV issues. Governor Lowry recently thanked her for taking the
lead on the HOV amendments that passed through committee. At this time, she believes our
legislators will represent the city well, and will approve that portion of the Governor's proposed
transportation budget without tax increase. In addition, the amendment includes (1) access
ramps for HOV lanes at So 32Oth and So 272nd, (2) improvements to two park & ride lots and
(3) a transit center. Light rail service is proposed to operate to So 200th, with a regional transit
bus route between Federal Way and Bellevue. A fast vs. slower train is proposed at this time.
The current plan saves $3 billion over last year's plan, and has received very favorable
comments from all cities between Everett and Tacoma, except those on the eastside. Persons
riding from Everett to Lakewood would be able to ride computer rail on one ticket. All monies
raised in the sub-regions will be returned to that specific sub-region in both capital and operating
costs, The proposed amendments will go to the voters in November. Councilmember Gates
thanked Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley and Public Works Director Carr Roe for their
assistance during the planning phases.
Councilmember Gates and Mayor Priest will be attending the Suburban Cities Association (SCA)
Finance, Transportation and Growth Management Committee meeting in Bellevue this week.
Councilmember Dovey reported the dedication of the Steel Lake Park renovation project will
take place Saturday, June 8, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. He inquired about the county's upcoming
recreation and conservation bond issue, which will come before the voters in September. City
Manager Nyberg will provide an update to Council on the issue at a later date.
Councilmember Gintz reported the Finance/Economic Development Committee will meet June
27, 1996, at 7:30 a.m.
Councilmember Watkins reported the Airport Communities Coalition will meet tomorrow night
at Normandy Park. He also announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting
is scheduled for June 17, 1996, at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Park expressed his pleasure with the hiring of Lieutenant Hwang. He stated the
next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is scheduled for June 20, 1996, at 4:30
p.m. He will be attending the next King County Jail Advisory Committee meeting on June 17.
Mayor Priest announced the introduction reading of the zoning & design guidelines ordinance
is scheduled for June 18, 1996, at which time he will entertain discussion and citizen comment.
The Mayor requested the Chamber of Commerce be notified of the date of the first reading.
Councilmember Park personally recognized and introduced some visiting business friends from
Korea.
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IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the regular
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